Transforming light manufacturing into an aesthetic art form, Peill & Putzler is synonymous with futuristic globular glassworks. It was a massive operation at the peak of its production, creating mid-century modern designs and employing up to 1,500 workers. Its table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers and pendants are anything but mundane and are admired today for their innovative artistry.
The melding of two great, independent glassworks companies in 1947 to form Peill & Putzler occurred at the beginning of a postwar design surge. Peill und Sohn, founded in 1903, was led by Leopold Peill, a philanthropist and glassmaker. Originally from Pieńsk in today’s Poland, the Putzler brothers were well-established glass producers known for kerosene street lighting. The synthesis of the two companies established the renowned glassworks and a lighting company. The site of its glassworks factory in Düren, Germany, became the home of this integrated partnership.
In 1953, the German Design Council was formed, with Peill & Putzler as a founding member. The council is essential today, bringing social awareness, support and knowledge transfer to design companies and providing beneficial tools for their success.
Heading the company at this time were Günther Peill and Hans Ahrenkiel. The pair were experimental with the designs the company produced. Advancing technologies supported industrial production, allowing the company to manufacture pieces that were as much art as functional objects.
Designers of note who worked with Peill & Putzler and contributed to its acclaim included Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Helmut Demary, William Brown, Horst Tüselmann and Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg. Collaboratively, they produced stunning flush mount lighting, candle holders and vases and vessels.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Peill & Putzler lighting, decorative objects, glass and more.
Large Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase Producer: WMF Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik in Geislingen Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: ...
Glass
Large Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase Producer: WMF Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik in Geislingen Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: ...
Glass
Vintage 1970s Opaline Florence Vase Designed by Carlo Moretti, Italy
By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pop Art vase Producer: Opaline Florence Design: Carlo Moretti Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s Pop Art hand blown vase made in Italy by...
Glass, Murano Glass
Large 1, 8kg Sven Palmqvist Lucid Drop Glass Vase for Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Palmquist, Orrefors
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass vase Design: Sven Palmqvist Producer: Orrefors, Sweden 1970s Age: 1970s Description: Wonderful heavy glass element designed by Sven P...
Glass
Large 1960s Murano Glass Sommerso Single-Stem Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Design: Flavio Poli Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s These original Murano glass vases was produced in the 1970s in Italy. T...
Ceramic
Extra Large Mandruzzato Faceted Glass Sommerso Vase Made in Murano, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s Design: Alessandro Mandruzzato This original glass vases was designed by Alessandro M...
Murano Glass
Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful and unusual thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase, with an irregular shape, made by Peill & Putzler of Germany, in 1970s. Manufacturer's label near the edge. Wear co...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Czech Sommerso Art Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, 1970s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Valencia, VC
Sommerso Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970 Heavy sculptural sommerso glass vase attributed to Miloslav Klinger, executed in layered smoky grey and aquamarin...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Vintage German Large Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Large Glass Vase from Peill & Putzler, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Per...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Art Glass Vase Attributed to Gullaskruf
By Gullaskruf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern art glass vase. Attributed to Gullaskruf. Simply a great Scandinavian Modern vase! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall ...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful heavy handblown vase by James Powell for Whitefriars. Minor surface scratches.
Blown Glass
Peill & Putzler Art Glass Vase, Germany 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing the Peill & Putzler Art Glass Vase from Germany in the 1960s, adorned with golden bubbles inside, offers an opportunity to own a captivating piece of mid-century artistry ...
Art Glass
